DISCOVER HEALTH

This is not tomato...if that's what you're thinking. But if you know this isn't tomato, good for you. When I first met this particular fruit, namely persimmon, I have no interest in it, due to it's appearance that resembles a tomato, but orange-colored. I imagined, this has got to taste like tomato, this is a vegetable( nothing wrong with that though). Then one day, my hubby decided to buy some persimmon, because he read about the values it had on health. So, he did bought it, and together we discover how delicious the fruit was. Not at all sour as tomato, in fact it's sweetness was just right, delighting our taste buds and it was not even soft, it was crunchy and crispy. Now, we're loving it. A lesson here: no judging the book by it's cover. This fruit is originally from china, but like any other fruits, thanks to commercials and importing-exporting interrelations, we all can have a taste of it. Eat it with or without the skin. So, go to the nearest st...

Salam. Here we meet again, after a short pause after my last entry. (^_^) . Anyway, let's move on with today's topic. Avocado health benefits. Why did I decide to write up on avocado? Well, i just tried this greatly delicious avocado smoothie yesterday, I had to go on a research for it's benefits...just so that I'll have concrete reasons to have it more often.hehe. Avocado health benefits 1. Anti-cancer - Rich in antioxidants & anti-inflammatory components which in the other hand in low quantities are related to the formation of cancer. Antioxidants are known to retard the activity of cancer cells and prevents premature ageing. Also containing glutathione which helps to boost immunity. 2. Anti-inflammatory benefits - As mentioned above. Avocados are rich in anti-inflammatory components, namely flavonoids & polyphenols which are beneficial in inflammatory diseases such as osteoarthritis and rheumatism, soothes inflamed mucous membranes and improves the heal...

These tiny red berries are adorable aren't they. I don't think anyone has the will to resist them, or maybe some do. Let me share on this particular fruit, so the next time you encounter a meeting with it, you'll have a reason to eat it.Check out it's marvelous benefits for our health:- Hydrating, contains up to 90% of water. Packed with vitamins A, B, C and D. Full of minerals; Carbohydrate( provides energy ), potassium( balances the nervous system ), Calcium( Healthy bones ), phosphorus( also for bones ), protein( makes up cells) and iron( for blood ). Considered a therapeutic remedy for fever, diarrhea, scurvy and edema(due to heart.kidney problem). Contains anti-oxidants that strengthen immunity. Filled with antiviral components(naturally occurring) that's useful in gut health and retards proliferation of viruses. Cranberry juice My first experience with cranberry juice was a shocker, I never expected the sourness, but as time goes by it's really n...

The first time I had an avocado in my hands, I wasn't enthusiastic. "What should I do with this thing?" I thought, it's all greenish outside and cutting it into halves to see, greenish flesh, appealing? not really, but those were the days when I never cared about what I ate, as long as it's a pleasure to my taste buds, it's a pleasure to me. And that avocado, didn't qualify for my consumption. So, now I know better, and I tried out the avocado(finally..), it isn't that bad, it's a bit oily and tastes buttery, it gets better when made into a salad. If you haven't try it already, I suggest you do. Now, the best part, the health benefits!:- Lowers cholesterol , thanks to it's omega 3 fatty acid content. Improves heart health , again because of the omega 3 fatty acid, glutathione and Vitamin E. Prevents oral, breast & prostate cancer . It contains oleic acid which is related in preventing cancerous cells from sprouting. It has a high...

Since I made a recipe on pumpkin sauce(was it sauce?), I'd like to emphasize on this amazing fruit's(or is it a veggie?) magnificent values, the bright orange colors and it's sweet smelling scent brings lots of other nourishment that contributes to a healthier body constitution, so, if you have not been including Mr. Pumpkin into your diet, I assure you that you are losing out on some really good stuff, let's see what are you missing out on if your diet is absent of pumpkins:- Rich in antioxidants -it's orange color comes from beta-carotene , an anti-cancer agent which also exists in other colored fruits such as carrots and tomatoes. Helps ward off free radicals and improve cell-healing. Zinc and Magnesium -Boosts immunity and strengthen bone structure including teeth. Prevents abnormal blood clots. Potassium - Plays a role in maintaining a healthy blood pressure. Also found in avocado and bananas. High in fiber -Prevents cancer, improve colon health, lowers...

As we all know, 75% of our body is made of H 2 0=water. And for proper organ and system functions, sufficient water is needed. When your body gets dehydrated, it gets unhappy, grumpy and doesn't run well. Your insides are moist, your organs are wet, just imagine your blood, isn't is made up of water? How does it flow if it's dehydrated. The conclusion is drink, drink and drink water. By the way, caffeinated and carbonated beverages is not considered as water, it dehydrates your body, not refreshing it. I am aware how many of us don't drink enough water. Probably you don't fancy the taste, it's not a habit or you're just a bit lazy to go and pour a glass of water for drinking. Whatever the reason is, it's all up to you,whether you feel it is vital or not to keep your body to let your body flooding well. Anyway here is one solution to hydrate your body, not with water but with...FRUITS! Fruits are yummy, and rich of other nutrient; fiber, vitamins, miner...

Fresh Figs Dried Figs I did mentioned figs in one of my earliest entry, Meet these superfoods but with little explanation. So, here I'll be taking in a deeper measurement to unearth the great values of this dear  fruit for the benefit of all readers. As I am aware of, this fruit isn't popular compared to other fruits, fresh or dried but it possess wondrous effects on our health just as good maybe better. Yummy and healthy, you should give this fruit a chance to be on your daily menu. Let's discover the health benefits offered by figs:- A great snacking substitute , energy-providing, packed with nutrients and fiber, improves gut and prevents constipation. Healthy bones , figs is high in calcium. Regulates blood pressure and prevents hypertension . Weight loss , it's fibrous content helps to eliminate excess fat thus reducing weight, however when taken with milk may cause weight gain. Prevents colon cancer , again attribution to the fiber in the figs, it ...

I'm going to pause on the vitamins league for a while, fruity info advertisement in between. Punica granatum, wondering what that is? It's the scientific name for the fruit I'm about to expose you to. Since I mentioned about the wonderful pomegranate in my previous post, I'd like to share just a little bit more on this fruit. I just can't get enough of it.So, I'll write as much as i can so everyone can enjoy it's taste and it's goodness knowing just how magnificent it is. Eat it raw,juice it or turn it into a meal! Here are the "DID YOU KNOW?"s on pomegranate. It's a super-food, packed with antioxidants,even greater than blueberries, cranberries, oranges and green tea.A great free radical scavenger. It's a cancer fighter.(particularly breast cancer,lung cancer and prostate cancer) Aids an ailing body. Gives the skin a healthy glow,shine and just youthful looking. An anti-inflammatory agent, ease arthritic pain. Take it in conc...